Nelson Mandela

School for Social Justice

Harambee. UBUNTU.Palante Siempre Palante

Ubuntu

“I am because you are.”

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Harambee

“Pull together in a common direction.”

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Palante Siempre Palante

“Forward, forever forward.”

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Uhuru

“Liberation & freedom.”

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About Us

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WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

Ubuntu, translates to "I am because we are," underpins our belief in a shared humanity, teaching us that our individual successes are deeply interconnected with the well-being of others.

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OUR SCHOOL AT A GLANCE

Our school inspires critical, ethical, and global thinking. Our academic program emphasizes an inter-disciplinary approach where faculty and students collaborate to pose essential questions.

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School Family

16 +

Opportunities & Programs

86 %

Attendance Rate

86 %

Graduation Rate (past 3 years)

89 %

Exceeds Benchmark

15 -

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Teacher-Student Ratio

Student opportunities

An International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate School

Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice is proud to be pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate® World School. As an IB candidate school, we are building a globally recognized program that challenges students to think critically, act ethically, and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.

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A Welcome From Our Principal

Welcome to NMSSJ, where we are dedicated to creating a community centered on Mastery-Based learning, Restorative Justice, early college experiences, social justice education and action, smart use of technology, and effective Rites of Passage for young people.

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